Former Sterling softball player Colburn earns host of honors

ODESSA, Tex. — Former Sterling softball player Morgan Colburn just wrapped up a successful junior college career at Odessa College. The former Tiger and Wrangler was named as both an All-American player by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association and was honored in the Academic All-American nominations with an Exemplary Academic Achievement selection.

Colburn was a first team selection on the All-American team as the designated player.

Colburn helped lead the Lady Wranglers (46-21) to a regional championship as well as an appearance in the JUCO national championship tournament.

Colburn hit .483 last season, playing in 67 games for the team. She finished the season with 79 RBIs, 27 home runs, three triples, 21 doubles and 74 runs. She led her team with a .558 on-base percentage and a 1.005 slugging percentage.

Colburn also earned a 3.72 GPA to get the Exemplary Academic Achievement selection. She was also a first team All-Region West player and was named as the Region 5 MVP.

Colburn is a signee with Lubbock Christian University where she plans to complete her collegiate career.

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